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Event:
Highland 117
Date: Dec 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Resnar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smiff jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Smiff shoots in and gets a takedown into Resnar's guard.#SUB#
Smiff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smiff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smiff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Resnar is keeping the position for now.
Smiff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Resnar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smiff slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Smiff is pushing down on Resnar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Resnar is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smiff looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smiff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Smiff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Resnar defends it well.
Smiff working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Smiff wants to work for an arm triangle but Resnar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Resnar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Resnar has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Smiff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Resnar defends it well.
Resnar is in trouble now - Smiff has advanced to mount! #T2#
Smiff content just to control the position here.
Smiff with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smiff cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiff scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB#
Smiff is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Resnar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smiff breaks from Resnar's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Smiff has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smiff cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Smiff lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smiff landing punches. #SUB#
Smiff is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Resnar is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Resnar flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Smiff anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Resnar and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Smiff slips an arm under Resnar chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Smiff has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Smiff is squeezing on Resnar like an anaconda would it's prey. Resnar fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Deontologicus Smiff!
In his post fight interview, Deontologicus Smiff started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Highland 98
Date: Oct 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Resnar.
Resnar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - Resnar sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Resnar lands a leg kick that knocks Shaw off balance momentarily.
Resnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaw dives in and grabs Resnar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Resnar pushes down on Shaw's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Resnar darts in and clinches Shaw up against the cage.#BC2#
Resnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but Resnar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deair Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Resnar has Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Resnar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Resnar decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Resnar pushes Shaw off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Shaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Resnar counters with a left and a right that stings Shaw.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Resnar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaw.
Shaw misses with a body punch
and Resnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Resnar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shaw throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Resnar counters with a crisp one two that drops Shaw! Resnar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shaw to his feet! Shaw is in big trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaw wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Resnar. #CL2#
Resnar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shaw, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Resnar pulls guard.
Resnar pulls Shaw in close to prevent any damage.
Resnar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Resnar has eaten all the pies!
Resnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shaw's guard. #REVB#
Resnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Resnar is pushing down on Shaw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shaw is fighting to maintain full guard but Resnar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Resnar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Resnar is looking to advance position but Shaw won't allow it. #T3#
Shaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Resnar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Resnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaw is working hard here to advance position.
Resnar stalling. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shaw is looking for a sweep. Resnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Resnar drops an elbow to the side of Shaw's head.
Resnar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Resnar. Beautiful body shot.
Resnar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Resnar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shaw is defended easily by Resnar.#CUT2#It looks like Deair Shaw has been cut.
Resnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shaw is looking to clinch but Resnar is avoiding it.
Resnar is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Resnar rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Resnar drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES2#
Resnar manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Resnar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Resnar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Resnar goes for a takedown attempt but Shaw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Resnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Shaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Resnar jumps guard but Shaw stands there with Resnar around his waist. Resnar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Deair Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Resnar.
Resnar has Shaw pushed against the cage.
Resnar stalling in the clinch.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but Resnar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Resnar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch but Resnar keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Resnar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Resnar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T2#
Resnar pulls Shaw in close to his closed guard and prevents Shaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shaw trying to control but Resnar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Resnar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Resnar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Resnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Resnar, not yet. #T3#
Resnar managing to control the position.
Shaw stopping the sweep attempt from Resnar.
Resnar pulls Shaw in close to prevent any damage.
Shaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Resnar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Resnar shoots in but Shaw avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Resnar shoots in for a double leg but Shaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Resnar fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Resnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Resnar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Resnar stands and throws Shaw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Resnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deair Shaw's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Resnar rushes Shaw and presses him up against the cage.
Resnar prevents Shaw from breaking the clinch.
Resnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shaw prevents it.
Shaw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Resnar up against the cage.
Shaw wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Resnar after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deair Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Resnar holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Shaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Resnar drags the fight down to the ground.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Resnar keeps moving.
Shaw won't allow Resnar to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Resnar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Resnar managing to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Resnar rushes Shaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Resnar wants a takedown but no success here.
Resnar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shaw seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Resnar can turn it around.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Resnar to keep the fight standing.#T3##BC2#
Resnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Resnar.
Resnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaw as he avoids it easily.
Shaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Resnar circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw shoots in but Resnar avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Resnar pushes Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Resnar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4##BC2#
Resnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deair Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Resnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to avoid it but Resnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaw to the ground. Shaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shaw wants to clinch up but Resnar keeps it at a distance.
Resnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaw is fending him off so far but Resnar persists. Nope, Shaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Resnar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Resnar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Resnar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Resnar jumps guard but Shaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Deair Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Resnar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Resnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Resnar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Resnar! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Cormier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Resnar defends well and Cormier ends up having to push Resnar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Cormier closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Resnar's guard.
Cormier connects with a couple of short punches.
Cormier throws a big right hand that misses.
Resnar keeping moving, preventing Cormier from controlling successfully.
Cormier is in close to Resnar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Resnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cormier is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Resnar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cormier accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cormier landing some decent shots from guard.
Cormier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cormier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cormier passes into half guard.
Cormier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Resnar is not content to let Cormier control the position.#T2#
Nice strikes from Cormier there.
Cormier is looking to pass Resnar's guard but actually Resnar recovers to full guard.
Cormier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Resnar pulls Cormier in to control the position.
Cormier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cormier lands a couple of elbows.
Cormier postures up and lands a big shot to Resnar's brow.
Cormier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cormier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Resnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Resnar keeping full guard, as Cormier tries to pass.
Resnar could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cormier chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Cormier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cormier trying to control but Resnar is working from the bottom.
Cormier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Resnar's head.
Cormier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cormier trying to control the position from guard on top but Resnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cormier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Resnar seems keen to control Cormier's posture.
Cormier connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Cormier makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cormier trying to control but Resnar is working from the bottom.
Cormier is in close to Resnar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cormier with a nice head shot there.
Resnar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Resnar keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Resnar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Cormier dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cormier darts in looking for a takedown but Resnar gets double underhooks and turns Cormier into the cage. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cormier enables Resnar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cormier manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cormier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Resnar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cormier working a defensive guard but Resnar manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cormier can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Cormier dodges the ground and pound from Resnar.
You can see the frustration on Cormier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cormier is looking for a sweep.
Resnar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cormier!
Cormier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Resnar prevents Cormier from getting the reversal.
Cormier tries to hold on but Resnar pushes him away.
Cormier is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Cormier holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Resnar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cormier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cormier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Resnar working for a submission but Cormier is keeping him at bay.
Cormier sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cormier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Cormier throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cormier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Resnar wants to pass the guard but Cormier is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cormier can do anything to dispel that myth.
Resnar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cormier manages to get to full guard.
Cormier is trying to hold Resnar in close to prevent damage but Resnar has managed to pass into half guard.
Cormier is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cormier is staying active underneath Resnar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cormier wants to improve his position but Resnar is controlling well.
Cormier is trying to maintain the position but Resnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Resnar controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Resnar closes the distance and pushes Cormier back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Resnar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Cormier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Resnar keeps moving.
Resnar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cormier manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Resnar gets to his feet - Cormier follows without any prompting. #TD#
Resnar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cormier parries the strikes from Resnar easily there. Resnar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cormier to escape.
Cormier can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Resnar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cormier is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Cormier can't do much from the bottom here.
A control attempt from Cormier but he's now mounted!
Cormier is desperately trying to improve his position but Resnar has a good base and remains in mount.
Cormier is squirming around, avoiding Resnar's attempts to control the action.
Cormier wants to hold on but Resnar pushes him away.
Cormier tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cormier is trying to reverse the position but instead Resnar has taken his back - oops!
Cormier has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Resnar.
Resnar somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cormier trying to control but not successfully.
Resnar slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cormier looking very determined here, making life difficult for Resnar.
Cormier wants to control his opponent's hands but Resnar gets his hands free.
Cormier is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Resnar is staying active.
Cormier tries to break free.
#T3#
Resnar gets his hands free as Cormier looks to control.
Cormier can't escape the position.
#T4#
Cormier keeps trying to improve his position.
Cormier is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Resnar.
#SUB#
Cormier defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cormier trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Resnar controlling well, preventing Cormier from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Resnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Resnar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Resnar!
Daniel Cormier was interviewed post fight and said 'You don't quit after you get beat. You pick yourself up, and you start rebuilding to accomplish your goals.'. |
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